US Bridges

CR 45E over Cherry Run

Good

Randolph County, Indiana · 00.25 MI N of CR 950 S · Structure no. 6800208

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
107
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 45E over Cherry Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 45E over Cherry Run in Randolph County, Indiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 107 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 132 by 2036. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCR 45E
CrossesCherry Run
Location00.25 MI N of CR 950 S
RouteCounty Highway 189
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.03065, -84.97187
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic107 (2016)
Projected traffic132 by 2036
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 45E over Cherry Run built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 45E over Cherry Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 45E over Cherry Run carry?

About 107 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 45E over Cherry Run?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 45E over Cherry Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.